427: The Trauma No One Talks About: How Betrayal Rewires You

From Betrayal To Breakthrough

Think time heals all wounds? When it comes to betrayal, that simply isn’t true. In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Dr. Debi Silber explores why betrayals from years—or even decades—ago may still be affecting your health, relationships, performance, and self-worth today. Drawing on research from her PhD study and her own healing journey, Dr. Debi reveals the three major discoveries about betrayal trauma, including the proven 5 Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough and the overlooked symptoms of Post Betrayal Syndrome® . If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t seem to “just get over it,” this episode will show you why—and how to finally heal for good.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

• Why betrayal is a unique type of trauma that requires a specific healing method

• How Post Betrayal Syndrome ® can manifest physically, mentally, and emotionally—years after the betrayal

• Why many people stay stuck in Stage 3, and how to break free

• The impact of unhealed betrayal on your health, work, confidence, boundaries, and more

• How Dr. Debi rebuilt her life—and even remarried her husband—as a completely new person

• Why healing is not just possible—it’s predictable

• What it means to rebuild yourself or your relationship from Stage Five

• How to know whether it’s time to move on or rebuild with the person who hurt you

• An invitation to the PBT® Certification Masterclass for coaches and practitioners

🧠 Key Insights:

• “Time doesn’t heal betrayal—deliberate action does.”

• “You’re not crazy. You’re not alone. And you can heal from all of it.”

• “If you’re still suffering, it’s not aging or stress—it might be unhealed betrayal.”

• “Stage Five healing means making decisions from strength and clarity, not fear.”

💥 Symptoms of Unhealed Betrayal May Include:

• Chronic fatigue, immune issues, or digestive disorders

• Hypervigilance, brain fog, difficulty focusing

• Accelerated aging or sleep disturbances

• Trust issues, self-doubt, or repeat betrayals

• Feeling stuck emotionally or unable to move on

📈 From Research to Roadmap: Dr. Debi’s PhD study led to three groundbreaking discoveries:

1. Betrayal is a distinct type of trauma that requires a unique healing process.

2. There's a measurable set of symptoms called Post Betrayal Syndrome.

3. Full healing follows a proven, predictable path through five stages.

✨ Want to Help Others Heal? If you’re a coach or practitioner who’s experienced betrayal—or you want to support others through this underserved form of trauma—join Dr. Debi for a free masterclass on becoming a certified PBT® Coach or Practitioner.

📅 Upcoming Event: 🔗 Register for the Free Certification Masterclass: https://thepbtinstitute.com/certification-masterclass/ 🗓️ July 15 | Learn the 5 Stages, how to guide others through them, and how to turn your healing into purpose-driven impact.

🌍 Global Reach: PBT Certified Coaches are now serving clients in Vietnam, Kenya, the Middle East, and more.

🛑 Final Words of Encouragement: You can heal. Whether you choose to rebuild yourself or rebuild your relationship, healing is a choice—and it’s one that leads to confidence, clarity, and peace.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Post Betrayal Syndrome Quiz: https://thepbtinstitute.com/pbs-quiz/

• Certification Masterclass: https://thepbtinstitute.com/certification-masterclass/

• Reclaim: https://thepbtinstitute.com/reclaim/

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